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Recent Examples of lunch
Nora Heston Tarte, Mercury News, 18 May 2026
Paxton was to campaign in Dallas at lunch Monday at a Greenville Avenue restaurant, Ozona, and will appear at lunch Tuesday at an Allen restaurant, Matt’s Rancho Martinez.
—Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 May 2026
Charley Walters, Twin Cities, 27 Dec. 2025
But longtime customer John Vink, a Silicon Valley engineer who lunched at Willy’s in the South Bay for years, has relaunched the Sunnyvale and San Jose/Blossom Hill restaurants as Empire Armadillo, with barbecue and deli sandwiches.
—Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 10 Dec. 2025
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Noun
The corner spot also serves a full menu of breakfast, lunch and dinner, plus artisanal wines and gelato.
—Nora Heston Tarte, Mercury News, 18 May 2026
Paxton was to campaign in Dallas at lunch Monday at a Greenville Avenue restaurant, Ozona, and will appear at lunch Tuesday at an Allen restaurant, Matt’s Rancho Martinez.
—Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 May 2026
Verb
Speaking of Klinger, the marketing whiz was spotted lunching the other day with new St. Paul mayor Kaohly Her, and Cheryl Reeve and Carley Knox of the Lynx at the St. Paul Grill.
—Charley Walters, Twin Cities, 27 Dec. 2025
But longtime customer John Vink, a Silicon Valley engineer who lunched at Willy’s in the South Bay for years, has relaunched the Sunnyvale and San Jose/Blossom Hill restaurants as Empire Armadillo, with barbecue and deli sandwiches.
—Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 10 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lunch
Noun
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There is not really a flushing toilet system, this is more festival style and not for everyone but a small price to pay for flexing your green credentials back at home over dinner.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 May 2026
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Warm summer nights are made for backyard dinners and poolside hangs — not swatting flies away from your burger every five seconds.—
Jeaneen Russell,
PEOPLE,
20 May 2026
Verb
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Eggs are a simple way to add more protein to breakfast.—
Jennifer Berger,
Verywell Health,
18 May 2026
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Bahia is also where breakfast is served each morning—watch out for the cheeky birds who will steal any of your unattended banana pancakes or breakfast burritos.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
Noun
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Her 1971 video Facing a Family showed a middle-class family eating supper.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
15 May 2026
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Tuna noodle casserole is an old-fashioned favorite that still makes a regular appearance on our supper tables.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
13 May 2026
Verb
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That means that even when nearly 250 miles above Earth, ISS residents can still snack on fresh fruit and vegetables.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
14 May 2026
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These medications work in part by increasing feelings of fullness and satiety, helping users eat less at meals and snack less frequently.—
LeeAnn Weintraub,
Daily News,
14 May 2026
Noun
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The Karlovy Vary International Film Festival toasted its 80th birthday in style during the Cannes Film Festival with a bustling luncheon — complete with a giant birthday cake — on the beach.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
18 May 2026
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Rancho Santa Fe residents Heather Manion and Cami Rosso were among the 11 Women of Dedication honorees celebrated at the 60th Anniversary Women of Dedication luncheon held May 15 at the Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina hotel.—
Rancho Santa Fe Review,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 May 2026
Noun
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The Lobby Lounge is also worth mentioning for afternoon tea or late-evening cocktails accompanied by live music.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 May 2026
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Fresh lemonade and iced tea ladled into mason jars served with red-and-white-striped straws.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
Noun
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Food and drink The breakfast buffet offers a regularly replenished range of fresh fruit, yogurt, breads, pastries, and juices.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 May 2026
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The event will include a panel interview session, as well as appetizers, a pizza buffet and a cash bar.—
Kels Dayton,
Hartford Courant,
14 May 2026
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“Lunch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lunch. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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